Basewallet vs CardKing: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 6.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Basewallet displayed a rate of ₦1,150.12 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦23,002.40 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The wallet received ₦23,002. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged. | CardKing’s rate page displayed ₦1,153.23 per dollar and stated that physical cards and e-codes had the same rate. That would give an expected payout of ₦11,532.30 for our $10 card. The completed trade paid ₦8,520, equal to ₦852 per dollar. We therefore received ₦3,012.30 less than the payout calculated from the displayed rate. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Basewallet asked for BVN, a government-issued ID and proof of address. We completed the BVN and NIN stages, including two selfies, in about 15 minutes. We couldn't complete the address stage because the state list didn't load. | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or CardKing better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.9 for CardKing, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or CardKing?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 6.9 for CardKing. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or CardKing?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 9 minutes on Basewallet. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which has faster customer support, Basewallet or CardKing?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Basewallet or CardKing?
Use Basewallet if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Basewallet scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.